Unlike our other French Camembert, this one comes from Normandy, where Camembert was first created in 1791 by Marie Harel. During the French Revolution, a recalcitrant priest from Brie arrived at the Manor of Beaumoncel, in the village of Camembert, and was hidden there by Marie Harel, a farmer. Following the direction of this priest, she created Camembert cheese. The recipe was a success and her children and grandchildren continued the family tradition. Over time, word spread and Marie's cheese became famous all over the world.

Camembert Le Châtelain is an excellent example of this cheese, with a recipe that is true to the original. It is succulent, ripe, rich, and creamy. Only gently pasteurized at moderate temperatures, Camembert Le Châtelain retains most of the authentic flavors and qualities of the raw-milk cheese you can buy only in France. Excellent served with light reds from the Loire Valley or champagne, in Normandy this cheese is paired with an apple liqueur called Calvados. Apples, Camembert and Normandy are inextricably linked. Norman dairy farms are peppered with apple trees that protect the rich soil. In fact, some people claim to be able to taste a hint of apple beneath the creamy suppleness of fresh Camembert.

Although this is available in our area, the price point is much better at iGourmet and often, the freshness as well. It's pretty much a standard on our order sheet!

By Mouzer1955from Texason May 01, 2016

Camebert cheeze

I took the cheeze ( that your company had sent me ) to a party every body said that they had heard of the cheeze but had not tried it buttt!! guess what that hole box your company sent me ( 2- 8.8 ozs ) was gone in no time ( lol) I told tem it was a special order now they want me to get more. Thank you. Mr. Bridges

By Wolffrom Memphison Mar 06, 2016

le Chatelain

Excellent

By We like 'em stinkyfrom Minnesotaon Jan 01, 2015

Stinky label is misplaced

Great cheese, but certainly not stinky category.

By Anndillonfrom Connecticuton Dec 27, 2014

Christmas gift

This was creamy. Delicious all enjoyed it

By ssljacksfrom Los Lunas, NMon Feb 11, 2014

Delicious Cheese What can I say

Nice creamy texture with just a hint of smoke flavor. Great with fish, meats, fruit. You can eat alone with a grain cracker or add it to any dish.

By John Eckertfrom Milton, Flon Dec 28, 2013

Good

good, creamy but could be ripened a little more

By JHufffrom TNon Jun 11, 2013

Camembert Le Chatelain

It is exactly as described and delicious with wine

By Valfrom Londonon Jun 01, 2013

Cheeses sent to Boston from London for daughter's birthday - a hit!!

Top Marks for all cheeses!The whole house of nine enjoyed the cheeses!

By Floriafrom VTon Apr 03, 2013

Lechatelain Camembert

I had high expectations. I have had this cheese before and it was excellent. The texture was like plastic and had no taste.